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Nashville Predators coach Andrew Brunette used perfect imagery to describe his team's recent performances before embarking on a seven-game road trip. "I saw a great effort," Brunette said after the Predators posted back-to-back wins over the weekend.

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Filip Forsberg-led Predators hang on to defeat shorthanded Rangers

Filip Forsberg extended his points streak to eight games, and Steven Stamkos inched closer to 600 career goals for the host Nashville Predators, who held on to beat the depleted New York Rangers 2-1 on Sunday night.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 21

NHL Predictions: December 21st New York Rangers vs Nashville Predators

Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 20

Predators Score 2 Empty Net Goals to Beat the Maple Leafs 5-3

The Nashville Predators took on the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight in the final Saturday night game before the Christmas break. The Maple Leafs came into this game hoping to silence the noise and build some positive vibes before the break.

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 20

Predators score 3 third-period goals to down Maple Leafs

The Nashville Predators nabbed a vital two points with a 5-3 win over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Luke Evangelista scored on a

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Jonathan Marchessault News / Daily Faceoff / December 19

Predators’ Jonathan Marchessault out day-to-day with lower-body injury

Nashville Predators forward Jonathan Marchessault will be out day-to-day with a lower-body injury, as was reported Friday. Marchessault, 34, exited Wednesday’s 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in the second period.

Juuse Saros News / The Hockey Writers / December 19

Juuse Saros Is Guiding the Predators Back to Relevance

The Nashville Predators (13-16-4) are having a good December. After a rough November where they only won four of their 13 games, they’ve won five of eight games this month.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 19

2026 NHL Draft Rankings: Pre-World Juniors top 50

It’s easy to put a lot of focus on the World Junior Championship from a scouting perspective. But in reality, it’s just a hockey tournament. That’s it.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 18

‘He’s a monster’: Meet Carson Carels, the small-town kid chasing the NHL Draft spotlight

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – There seems to be a farm-to-top-NHL-prospect pipeline brewing. Last year, it was Nashville Predators draft pick Brady Martin. His family owns a dairy farm around Elora, Ont., with more than 60,000 chickens and well over 200 cows.

Steven Stamkos News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 18

Early Steven Stamkos destinations before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Nashville Predators signed Steven Stamkos a couple summers ago with the expectation that he would lead them to postseason success. Stamkos was coming off an 80+ point season.

Cole Smith News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 17

Predators Activate Cole Smith From Injured Reserve

The Predators have reinstated winger Cole Smith from injured reserve, Nick Kieser of Lower Broad Hockey reports. They’ve had a whopping three open roster spots since sending Zachary L’Heureux to the AHL last weekend, so no corresponding transaction is required.

Nashville Predators News / Total Apex Sports / December 16

Legendary Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban Becomes a Minority Owner Of the Nashville Predators

Did anyone actually believe Nick Saban was going to sit on a porch, eat Little Debbie oatmeal creme pies, and just watch the world go by? Of course not.

Nashville Predators News / Field Level Media / December 16

Buck drop: Nick Saban crashes board of NHL's Predators

Retired college football coaching legend Nick Saban finally revealed his next move: he's crashing the board with the NHL's Predators. To be more precise, Saban and Joe Agresti were welcomed into minority ownership stakes in the Predators on Tuesday.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / December 16

Nick Saban becomes minority owner of Predators

A crimson tide just rolled into Nashville. The Nashville Predators announced Tuesday that legendary Alabama college football coach Nick Saban, along with his partner Joe Agresti through the entity Dream Sports Ventures LLC, has purchased a minority stake in the team.

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The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

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Nick Saban News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16

Nick Saban purchases a stake in an NHL team

Nick Saban is officially a professional sports owner.

The 25 most memorable Stanley Cup-clinching moments

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Filip Forsberg News / The Hockey Writers / December 15

Forsberg’s Hat Trick Leads the Predators to Another Win Over the Blues

The St. Louis Blues and Nashville Predators met for the second time in a week, this time in St. Louis. The Predators were looking to repeat their matchup last Thursday, a 7-2 win.

Nashville Predators News / Last Word On Sports / December 14

NHL Rumours: Update on Possible Nashville Predators Trade Pieces

It’s time for some more NHL rumours. We’re closing in on the Christmas holiday, and that means general managers are in the shopping mood. We’ve already seen one massive deal take place this month.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 14

Nashville Predators Reassign Zachary L’Heureux

The Nashville Predators announced yesterday that the club has reassigned forward Zachary L’Heureux to its AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals. L’Heureux was originally recalled from Milwaukee in early November, but suffered a lower-body injury before he could see any game action.

Steven Stamkos News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 12

Predators’ Steven Stamkos reacts to insane 4-goal game vs. Blues

Nashville Predators star Steven Stamkos just reminded everyone again on Thursday why he is a two-time Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy winner. Stamkos scored not one, not two, not three, but four goals in the Preds’ 7-2 beatdown of the St.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 11

Steven Stamkos finds fountain of youth with four-goal game

Steven Stamkos finds fountain of youth for Predators with four-goal game

Things might be starting to turn around for Steven Stamkos, and he may have taken a trip to the fountain of youth in recent weeks as he has started to fill the net like everybody had anticipated.

Lightning place Victor Hedman on IR

Lightning, Bruins reveal jerseys for the 2026 Stadium Series

Timo Meier taking leave of absence

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Nashville Predators News / Breakaway on SI / December 6

Predators Place Two Players on Injured Reserve

The Nashville Predators have placed forward Ozzy Wiesblatt and defenseman Justin Barron on injured reserve. Wiesblatt is on IR with an upper-body injury (eight to ten weeks), while Barron is considered week-to-week also due to an upper-body injury.